[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 241 (Friday, December 16, 1994)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 94-30979]
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[Federal Register: December 16, 1994]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Air Force
Notice of Intent To Prepare Environmental Impact Statement for
the Conversion of F-15 Fighter Aircraft at Dobbins AFB, Marietta,
Georgia, to B-1B Bomber Aircraft at Robins AFB, Warner Robins, GA
The United States Air Force and the Air National Guard are
announcing their intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement
(EIS) to analyze the proposed action regarding the conversion of F-15
fighter aircraft at Dobbins AFB, Marietta, GA to B-1B bomber aircraft
at Robins AFB, Warner Robins, GA. This will be known as the Robins B-1B
EIS.
The Air National Guard also proposes to modify training airspace
that services the Savannah Combat Readiness Training Center (CRTC)
area. Existing charted airspace which includes the Quick Thrust
Military Operations Areas (MOAs), Fort Stewart MOAs, Gator MOAs, would
be modified and named Coastal MOA. Restricted Area R-3007 would also be
modified. These proposed modifications are primarily designed to
accommodate realistic training requirements for military fighter units
including Air Force, Navy and Marines and would also satisfy realistic
training requirements of the B-1B.
The proposed actions under consideration would address the
conversion of the F-15 aircraft to B-1B aircraft and the resultant
potential environmental impacts at both sites, the airspace training
requirements for the B-1B in the region, and the modification of
training airspace servicing the Savannah CRTC.
The Air Force and Air National Guard are planning to conduct a
series of Scoping meetings on the following dates and times at the
indicated locations:
1. A. L. Burruss Auditorium, Southern College of Technology, Marietta,
Georgia, January 5, 1995, 7:00 PM.
2. Wellston Center, 155 Maple Street, Warner Robins, Georgia, January
10 and 11, 1995, 7:00 PM
3. Altamaha Technical Institute Auditorium, Jesup, Georgia, January 12,
1995, 7:00 PM.
The purpose of these meetings is to present information concerning
the proposed actions and alternatives under consideration and to
solicit public input with respect to issues to be addressed, effort to
be expended, and alternatives that should be addressed in the EIS.
Questions or clarifications concerning the proposal or any other
information presented will be answered as they relate to the scope of
the effort anticipated.
The Scoping meetings will include opportunities for clarification
of the proposal and statements from representatives of government
agencies and the public. To ensure the maximum opportunity for public
participation, initial presentations and questions by individuals will
be limited to a maximum of five minutes until all those desiring an
opportunity to speak have been accommodated. Additional presentations
and questions will be accepted at the end of the meeting. Submission of
written comments and questions will be accepted. Submission of written
comments is encouraged but is not required. Written comments and
questions of any length submitted at the meeting or during the scoping
period will be considered in their entirety and will carry the same
weight as oral comment.
To ensure the Air Force and the Air National Guard have sufficient
time to consider public input on issues and alternatives in the
preparation of the Draft EIS, comments should be submitted to the
address below by February 1, 1995. The Air Force and Air National Guard
will accept comments at the address below at any time during the
environmental impact analysis process.
For further information concerning the preparation of the EIS for
the Robins B-1B EIS, or to provide written comment, contact: Program
Manager, Robins B-1 EIS, Air National Guard Readiness Center, ANGRC/
CEVP, 3500 Fetchet Avenue, Andrews Air Force Base, MD 20331-5157.
Patsy J. Conner,
Air Force Federal Register Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 94-30979 Filed 12-15-94; 8:45 am]
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